Wrexham are set to play their first-ever League One game this weekend versus Wycombe Wanderers.
The Red Dragons’ form in pre-season was quite impressive, despite facing some tough opposition.
Wrexham picked up wins over Hanley Town, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Fleetwood Town.
Phil Parkinson also saw his team face off with Premier League duo Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth during their West Coast tour of America, with draws secured against both sides.
The Welsh outfit have won promotion in their last two seasons but are expected to face a much tougher test after making the step up to League One.
In a bid to continue their meteoric rise up the football league ladder, the club have made six first-team signings so far this summer.
The latest addition at the Racecourse Ground saw Dann Scarr sign from Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle.
Wrexham are expected to complete more transfers before deadline day later this month, with Parkinson confirming a couple of deals are still being worked on.
For their meeting with Wycombe Wanderers, though, the newly promoted side will have to make do with just the six new faces through the door.
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Wrexham team news ahead of Wycombe Wanderers
Wrexham will have to make do without a couple of their established stars going into Saturday’s game.
Their 2023/24 top scorer Paul Mullin has undergone surgery and will be out of action against Wycombe.
Parkinson provided a Mullin injury update last week, confirming the centre-forward would be back on the grass by August 8th, suggesting a return is still not too far away.
There will be a couple more players who will likely miss the meeting with Wycombe this weekend.
Left wing-back Jacob Mendy is not expected to be involved, while Wrexham will be without a second striker for the game as Steven Fletcher’s fitness means he will miss out.
Wrexham predicted XI vs Wycombe Wanderers
Parkinson is facing something of a selection dilemma going into the club’s debut game in League One.
With Mullin injured, James McClean has been used out of position up front during Wrexham’s pre-season schedule.
However, with Mendy also expected to miss the Wycombe clash, the Irishman will revert to his usual left-wing-back role at the weekend.
The Welsh side still have an issue up top, however, as Mullin and Fletcher will be out, leaving Parkinson with a big decision to make regarding who will partner Ollie Palmer.
The most likely option is Jack Marriott despite his struggles in front of goal last term – scoring just once since January.
Further back, new signing Dan Scarr is expected to slot straight in at the heart of Wrexham’s defence.
Here’s how we think Wrexham will line up against Wycombe on Saturday…
Okonkwo (GK)
Barnett
O’Connell
Scarr
O’Connor
McClean
Dobson
Cannon
Lee
Palmer
Marriott